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Paul Wiseman of AP News reports that the U.S. economy grew at an annual rate of 3% in Q2 2024, driven by solid consumer spending and business investment. This marks…
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Is the Fed signaling rate cuts in September?
According to Jeff Andrews of HousingWire, monthly new-home sales jumped by 10.6% in July and 5.6% year over year. This results from builders benefiting from elevated mortgage rates and ample…
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San Francisco to Ban Rent Pricing Software
Alan Goldstein of Bloomberg reports on potential recession indicators, highlighting that Goldman Sachs reduced the probability of one in the next year to 20% from 25%. This was following stronger-than-expected…
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Real estate commissions are dropping
Skylar Olsen of Zillow reports that home value growth has slowed down, with an annual appreciation of 3.2% nationally. Zillow forecasts home values to rise just 1% nationally through June…
The 14 best bank accounts for your rental properties
Managing multiple rental properties, each with individual financial details, without a streamlined banking solution can be a recipe for confusion and wasted time. Instead, having a bank account that caters…
Rates drop amidst poor 2024 Q2 jobs data
Paul Wiseman of AP News reports on the jobs data released last week showing that the U.S. economy hit a significant snag in July as job growth slowed drastically, adding…
11 best landlord insurance companies in Texas [2024 guide]
The increase in extreme weather is causing a few headaches for Texas landlords, one of which is the skyrocketing cost of insurance premiums over the past few years. However, insurance…
10 best landlord insurance companies in Florida [2024 guide]
With more hurricanes and other natural disasters causing extensive damage across Florida, many rental property owners have been scrambling to manage costly repairs and rising property insurance premiums. Several insurers…
Tenant screening laws in New York: What landlords should know
Screening tenants in New York State is more than simply reviewing the application of someone who can pay rent on time. Properly navigating the sometimes complex state-specific laws and regulations…
